Brick by Brick Brigade to Nicaragua Application 
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Thank you for your interest in the Brick by Brick Brigade to Nicaragua, organized by the Friends of the ATC solidarity network. All interested individuals must complete a brief application by (new deadline) January 12th, 2023 to be considered for participation in the brigade. (Note: If you'd like to apply after this date, please write us an email at info.friendsatc@gmail.com.) The brigade will take place April 27th-May 6th 2023. 

This brigade will take place in one of Nicaragua's most revolutionary and beautiful towns: Esteli, known for being "three times heroic" in the Sandinista struggle for national sovereignty. This delegation will visit and get their hands dirty with workers and farmers of the ATC, the organization that represents the people who grow the country's food, and a founding member of the international movement La Via Campesina.

As part of the Friends of ATC's "Brick by Brick" campaign, the brigade will help put the finishing touches on the mural at the local ATC Federation's new auditorium, which will be inaugurated as part of the ATC's 45th anniversary celebrations. Brigadistas will also exchange with families and work at the ATC's nearby agroecological farms, plus visit experiences in organizing tobacco workers.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1. This completed application form (you will receive a copy via email upon submitting the application).

2. Your exchange deposit. A deposit of $200 is due as part of your application and can be paid online at (https://afgj.salsalabs.org/fatc-delegations/index.html) or via check (full details below).

Applications must be received by the end of the day on March 1st, 2023 and applicants will receive notification about their participation the week following the deadline.

About the Brick by Brick Brigade Cost: 
The full cost of the delegation is $900 ($90/day). The $200 trip deposit is due with your application (March 1st, 2023) and the remaining amount ($700) is due March 30th, 2023. The price includes all meals, lodging, in-country transportation, airport pick-up and delivery, translation, excursions, staff coordination, and a donation to the ATC. You are responsible for international airfare and personal expenses.

Payments are processed through the Friends of the ATC’s fiscal sponsor, the Alliance for Global Justice. You may either pay via check or online with a credit card. Payment is accepted online at (https://afgj.salsalabs.org/fatc-delegations/index.html). Checks (payable to “Friends of the ATC/AFGJ” with “Nicaragua delegation” in the memo line) can be mailed to: Alliance for Global Justice, 225 E 26th Street, Suite 1, Tucson, AZ 85713, USA.  

REMINDER: We recommend that you do not make flight reservations before you receive notice that you have been accepted as a participant and that the program is confirmed. If you are not accepted as a participant or decide before February 1st, 2023 that you cannot participate, your deposit can be refunded. If Friends of the ATC must cancel the brigade, your deposit also can be refunded.

If you have any questions, please write info.friendsatc@gmail.com. We look forward to receiving your application.

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Application Questions
In a short paragraph, please explain why you are interested in participating in this brigade.  *
Please describe international travel experience. *
Are there any specific topics that you are interested in during this delegation? *
How will you be sharing the experience of this exchange with others from your organization, community, university, etc? *
How did you hear about this delegation? Please list specific person, organization or social media page where applicable. *
Please list 2 references (name, relationship to you, and email, & phone number) who we can contact regarding this application.  *
Language / Interpretation Questions
(Please note: While the majority of the activities during the exchange will be in Spanish, Spanish language is not required to participate in the exchange (there will be Spanish-English translation). Pre-delegation communications with delegation coordinators and a small number of meetings during the delegation will take place in English).
Do you need interpretation from Spanish into English?
If you speak Spanish, what level would you consider yourself?
If you speak Spanish, would you be willing to help interpret for some meetings and activities?
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List any health conditions or restrictions (allergies, diabetes, mobility, etc.) that might impact your participation.
Do you have any dietary restrictions?  Are you a vegetarian, vegan, or lactose/gluten intolerant?
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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